Non-invasive surveillance of shared pathogens in the Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos) human interface.

ABSTRACT: Multi-host communities are perfect scenarios for the emergence and spread of pathogens, threatening the recovery of endangered, isolated, or inbred populations, such as the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in northwestern Spain. The population recovery in recent years has forced bears to occupy highly anthropized areas, increasing their interaction with human and domestic animals, with potential consequences for global health. During 2022-2023 a survey of parasites, bacteria and viruses shared between wildlife, domestic animals and humans was performed in this population using non-invasive surveillance, i.e., bear fecal samples (n = 73) and sponge-based sampling of trees (n = 42; 14 rubbed trees and 28 control trees). Pathogen detection rates were defined as the percentage of

SUBMITTER: Herrero-Garcia G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11090901 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature